A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 8749562 Details
Epoch: 410 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 92032729 epoch_slot_no: 275929 block_no: 8749385 slot_leader_id: 7046799 size: 53891 time: 2023-05-09 02:23:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72ed06212a5e8a3af78edce77c17c431843e032363e7afe7a2ca941290feced8Block Operator
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